Blood donations has a limited shelf life of 42 days for red cells and only five days for platelets, so a constant supply is necessary.

You can donate blood from May 1 - 15 at various locations in Sumner County. You must make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR APP, visiting REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG, calling 800-733-2767 or by enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Donors must wear a face mask while at the blood drive. Each center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, including social distancing and face coverings.